Châlons-en-Champagne

Châlons-en-Champagne, often called the "Foamy Venice" for its canals, is a charming stop on the Francigena Way. This city, with a more tranquil atmosphere than its neighboring Reims, offers pilgrims a pleasant rest and a rich heritage. Its main jewel is Notre-Dame-en-Vaux church, with its 12th-century cloister, a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic art declared World Heritage Site. The Cathedral of Saint-Étienne is another of its important landmarks. For the walker, a boat ride along the canals is a relaxing way to discover the city from another perspective. As the region's administrative center, Châlons-en-Champagne has all the necessary services for pilgrims. It is an stage that allows one to enjoy the beauty of religious architecture, the serenity of its gardens and the landscape of the Champagne region, a stop that combines art, nature and serenity on the way to Rome.